The Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN) will host its first public event, 'The Mentors & Leaders Within Us,' on September 17, 2025, at the Lackland Air Force Base Gateway Club. Sponsored by USAA, the event is designed to bring together military spouses from all branches of the armed services, including the Reserves and Guard, as well as Gold Star Spouses, Surviving Spouses, Caregivers, and spouses of Veterans or Retirees. The gathering will feature a day of mentorship, panel discussions, and skill-building sessions.
Registration for the event is required and must be completed by August 23, 2025, at https://www.militaryspouseadvocacynetwork.org. The event promises to showcase the power of peer-to-peer mentorship and provide attendees with access to a comprehensive resource fair and live support, all aimed at empowering the military spouse community. This initiative underscores a significant trend in human resources and talent management: the strategic investment in supporting military families to enhance workforce stability and talent pipelines.
Verenice Castillo, MSAN's president & CEO, emphasized the event's significance, stating, 'This in-person event is more than just a gathering—it's a foundation where military spouses can discover a supportive community, build valuable skills, receive mentorship, and unlock their leadership potential.' Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, vice president of Corporate Impact at USAA, added, 'At USAA, we're committed to supporting military spouses in their pursuit of meaningful careers. This work is a testament to our mission to serve military families.' These statements highlight the growing corporate recognition of military spouses as a valuable talent pool, often facing unique employment challenges due to frequent relocations and other military life demands.
The event reflects the shared commitment of MSAN and USAA to strengthening military families through education, support, and empowerment. It offers a unique opportunity for military spouses to connect, learn, and grow, regardless of their experience level with military life. For HR vendors, this development signals an expanding market for solutions tailored to military spouse recruitment, retention, and development. Programs like these can reduce turnover, improve employee engagement, and tap into a skilled, diverse workforce, making them increasingly relevant for organizations aiming to build inclusive and resilient talent strategies. More information is available at https://www.militaryspouseadvocacynetwork.org.
